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Tales from Ghana
Four young men were riding motorbikes in convoy on a bush road between Togo and Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region, through the large swathes of empty bushland, where it is said that there are wild lions. They had set off from Togo late and were returning home to Tamale but night had fallen suddenly and early, as it does in Equatorial lands. One of the young men overtook the lead rider then drove off ahead out of site. He had the faster bike. When the guy in second rounded a corner, he saw two faint lights shining, ahead at the side of the road. His friend must have developed a problem with his moto he thought, so he approached, and the twin lights got brighter. He slowed down to peer into the darkness to get a look at the moto and his friend. He drew up close. It was a lion! It jumped on him and dragged him off his seat and then went for the throat kill. He was only wearing a T-shirt and an open face helmet, as the youths do in this country, so it was an easy kill. The lion dragged him off into the bush and began consuming him. He had no chance.
By John Vallis5 years ago in Wander
Muladhara
For as far back as I can remember, there was war. I was raised in it. We ran from it. Though we could not escape it. I remember them, my mother and father. They called me Jibril, but during the few moments of peace, of serenity, they smiled and watched me, calling me Foday. Jabril Foday Sama, a name I now fully embrace, for it is who I was, who I was meant to be, and who I have become today. I no longer hide in the shadows, no longer run from my fears. There was a time when terrors of my past captured every waking moment, where I remained alone in the darkness of my mind, afraid. Fear lived within each fiber of my being. It was all surreal, completely unimaginable during those horrific days of my youth, and the unsettling, nightmarish moment when my family was taken. I remember them, their faces, their embraces, the scents of warm skin, but what lingered were the sounds, the screams, and the red that scattered our nomadic home. Unwanted remembrances of Mother Sama’s bodily remains pierced my fragile mind. I can still taste my own tears from when I buried her. Father Sama’s shouts from afar, as he yelled in fear. A fear I discovered that was for me, and not for the fact that he was taken to become enslaved for war.
By Jordan Gabriel Clark5 years ago in Wander
Amazing fact and places of interest to visit in Edo Benin Nigeria (Photos)
The African continent is of no doubt the home of ancient and complex societies which have for long been into existence. The greatest empire of all time is undoubtedly, the ancient Egypt, yet it certainly isn't the only ancient empire from the African Continent.
By Magdiel5 years ago in Wander
Egypt Vacation Packages
Experience a unique journey from Egypt vacation packages and Egypt package deals. Egypt Bathed by two fertile seas full of life, the Mediterranean and the Red, and crossed by its main artery, the Nile River, Egypt is a unique, magical destination full of culture and traditions. Dare to live a great adventure with these organized trips to Egypt. You will see the pyramids of Giza, the Temple of Ramses II, the Colossi of Memnon, the Sphinx, and many ancient and spiritual monuments. If you are planning a trip to Egypt do not miss it the best Egypt vacation packages. The full Egypt tour starts with interesting tours of Cairo (Panoramic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, visit Saqqara and Memphis, full-day visit Cairo including Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar. fly to Luxor and start the Nile Cruise with full board and visits to ancient Egypt (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Horus Temple, Komombo Temple, High Dam, and “Fallucca” tour). The cruise ends in Aswan with a visit to the Temples of Abu Simbel. See all our Egypt tour packages – Luxor – Aswan – Cairo. Through Egypt vacation packages, Of course, a must-see Cairo is a vibrant, dynamic, spectacular city. In the streets of the Egyptian capital converge memories of the millennial era of the pharaohs and the Islamic tradition of the country. The whole city, the largest in the Arab world and Africa is full of mosques with high minarets that give it its nickname of “The City of a Thousand Minarets”.
By Hassan Bahnasy5 years ago in Wander
Best Travel Guide to Enjoy A Family Holiday In Egypt
Egypt tours is your ideal choice for enjoying an impressive Egypt family holiday package. Everything in Egypt is really huge and breathtaking and there is no place in Egypt that is disappointing or doesn’t deserve to be visited. On the contrary, you will enjoy every single moment of your vacation with your family while touring around the massive temples, incredible tombs, majestic historical sightseeing, totally magical museums, breathtaking gorgeous nature, and while doing unforgettable activities with others as Egypt has it all. If you have children with you, they won’t get bored at all and they will find lots of things to share with you. The majority of 5* hotels, Nile Cruises; domestic flights are good value for money which makes it much easier to enjoy a vacation with the whole of your family. It is going to be an exotic & exciting holiday in Egypt.
By Luxor and Aswan Travel5 years ago in Wander
Uganda At The Equator - Water Experiment
Uganda At The Equator - Water Experiment | Coriolis Effect ► What if I've told you that 13 countries in the world are on the Equator. In any of them, you'll find this demonstration: A water experiment showing the Coriolis Effect (water flowing in different directions in different hemispheres). In 2019 I visited Uganda where I had the privilege to see this demonstration. You'll find this experiment particularly interesting if you like physics, geography and random curious facts.
By Curious Pavel5 years ago in Wander
Maji Maisha
So good to be back in the wilderness after time spent in the big city of Nairobi. I am at a camp in Samburu County which is in a conservancy called Meibae. It’s a beautiful place but being in northern Kenya means it’s also dry usually. This is currently the rainy season or the end of it at least. There hasn’t been much rain until recently and even then, this parched land could use more. It used to be the rains could be counted on with a fair amount of regularity but because of climate change that is no longer the case. If you talk to any of the mzees (elders), they will tell you that the weather patterns are no longer predictable. For pastoralists, this means that they cannot count on rains to come and the grass to grow so their herds can graze. And this is a problem as you can well imagine. There is also a toll on human populations as well. We in America take water for granted. Yes, there have been parts of the U.S. that have been in drought but in all but the most extreme cases when you turn on your tap water comes out. Imagine if you will not having a tap but relying on what water falls from the sky and whether you can harvest enough of it to help you through the dry periods. Or hoping the water in the dry river bed is flowing close enough to the surface that you can dig down to collect it. Here at this camp, we bring drinking water with us from Nairobi or we boil the water that has been collected in tanks to provide us with drinking water. We are also very judicious about our water use. Showers are kept to a minimum, maybe once or twice a week, and even then, we are careful with our usage. It is a bucket shower and we fill it up, turn on the spigot to let enough water out to get us wet. We then turn it off and soap up. We then rinse, again being judicious with our water usage. It definitely makes you appreciate those showers where you don’t have to turn it on and off and can stand underneath the flow for the entire shower. There are constant reminders around us not to waste water as it is a precious resource here.
By DC Wagner5 years ago in Wander
Morocco by JR
Morocco by JR- During 2019, I had the great fortune to travel to a most amazing country, Morocco, North Africa. I went with a Tour Group of 30 ladies and a wonderful Tour Guide and it was a spectacular trip. I am sharing some of the tips we utilized for anyone going to Morocco who is looking for best practices.
By Jeanne Roche5 years ago in Wander
Nature's Haven in the City
There are few, if any, places on earth where you can see a lion set against the backdrop of a capital city. But Kenya has such a place. An incongruous piece of land 117 sq. km. in size known as Nairobi National Park. Most visitors to Kenya can hardly wait to escape the confines of Nairobi and head to the well- known safari destinations of the Masai Mara, Samburu, and the Laikipia Plateau. But for those destined to remain within Nairobi, there is a place where nature's finest is on display 365 days a year.
By DC Wagner5 years ago in Wander
The 5 Days of Kilimanjaro
I reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 6:48 AM on July 7, 2016. The sun emerged over the convexed horizon as my labored breaths and pounding heart powered my body to the peak. In one moment, five days’ efforts came to an apex of adrenaline and pure exhilaration. There I was, about 11,000 feet closer to the sun than I had ever been before (the summit is 19,341 feet in elevation). I swear I could hear the Earth creak like a medieval drawbridge, rotating under its own weight.
By Dan Pittman5 years ago in Wander
Africa: Home to the Lion, Elephant, Rhino, and Me
There can be no better time of day than a sunset in Africa. The serenity that befalls the continent at this time is food for the soul. The brilliant red, orange, and yellow that suffuses the sky is nature's art at it's best. Add to this visual image, the other senses of smell, touch, and hearing, and you are in paradise.
By Fathima S Meer5 years ago in Wander
A STUDY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Ancient Egypt --- a subject which has always interested me, even from a very young age. The information we learn at school just skims the surface, and even what is taught in the Bible, gives us a mere glimpse into this very real ancient world. I remember many times going to the museum and staring at the beautifully coloured objects that have been discovered in the Egyptian tombs, even the everyday objects, such as combs or plates, hold my attention as I remember that these very items were physically and actually used every day, thousands of years ago. Even this study probably will just touch the surface of the very deep well of history. A culture of Master and Slave, even as we have had Upper-class and Lower-class. How the Pharaohs treated these slaves and who the slaves were is a massive subject all of its own. The clothes that were worn, who wore them and what they were made of we can, not only read about, but also can see on the walls of the tombs of the Pharaohs. The beautiful jewellery, so colourful, each piece meaning something, we have even copied in our time. The food of the rich, the food of the poor, very different and how the food affected the Egyptians health. The Gods and Goddesses which/who affected every aspect of life back then --- rich and poor! If I were to write down my own knowledge of Ancient Egypt, it would seem like a page compared to the thousands of books that we can read and learn from today. For such a massive subject, where do I start? Which God/Goddess? Which Pharaoh? Which part of Egypt? This study of Ancient Egypt is not meant to be “The Complete History of Ancient Egypt,” just my own “study of Ancient Egypt.” I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed researching it.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Wander